Best Practices for Prevention of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries in Critical Care · 2020....

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ET Tube Trach Ties Retention Sutures NG Tube Oxygen Tubing CPAP Mask O 2 Saturation Probe Arterial Line Tubing Membrane Best Practices for Prevention of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Choose the correct size of medical device(s) to fit the individual. Cushion and protect the skin with dressings in high risk areas (e.g., nasal bridge). Inspect the skin under and around the device at least daily (if not medically contraindicated). Rotate sites of oximetry probes. Rotate between O2 mask(s) and prongs (if feasible). Reposition devices (if feasible). Copyright © Feb 2020. Updated May 2017 and Jan 2020 by NPIAP. All rights reserved. Avoid placement of device(s) over sites of prior or existing pressure injury OR directly under an individual. Educate staff on correct use of devices and prevention of skin breakdown. Be aware of edema under device(s) and potential for skin breakdown. Change rigid C-collar to softer collar when medically cleared.

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ET Tube Trach Ties Retention Sutures NG Tube

Oxygen Tubing CPAP Mask O 2 Saturation Probe Arterial Line Tubing

Membrane

Best Practices for Prevention ofMedical Device-Related Pressure Injuriesin Critical Care

Choose the correct size of medical device(s) to �t the individual.Cushion and protect the skin with dressings in high risk areas (e.g., nasal bridge).Inspect the skin under and around the device at least daily (if not medically contraindicated).Rotate sites of oximetry probes. Rotate between O2 mask(s) and prongs (if feasible).Reposition devices (if feasible).

Copyright © Feb 2020. Updated May 2017 and Jan 2020 by NPIAP. All rights reserved.

Avoid placement of device(s) over sites of prior or existing pressure injury OR directly under an individual.Educate sta� on correct use of devices and prevention of skin breakdown.Be aware of edema under device(s) and potential for skin breakdown.Change rigid C-collar to softer collar when medically cleared.